RATAN JOT ALKANET ALKANNA TINCTORIA RATANJOT RATANJYOT Whole Root 100grams

100gm Alkane Root - Roots from the plant Alkanna tinctoria; also known as Anchusa tinctoria. In dyeing, alkanet root gives burgundies and purples in an alkaline dye bath Ratanjot – Alkanet Root Bark – Latin- Onosma echioides Origin : India (Himalayas) Other Names : Shanjar, Khas al-himaar, Rattanjot, Alkanet, Dyer’s Bugloss, Spanish Bugloss, Buglosse azurée, Natternkopf-Lotwurz, Ratanjot, Laljari, Yatilung, Yarilung, Shankaru, Laljari, Koame, Maharanga, Ratanjyot, Maharanga, Dhamani, Ratanjot Description: The root is considered to be anthelmintic, antipyretic, antiseptic and constipative and is usually used externally for colour and hair loss. Also useful as an application in wounds and bruises. Used as a Natural dye. Widely used in an Indian Lamb Curry called “Rogan Josh”to colour the dish.